Liontrust is to offer investors a US-focused sustainable growth fund from July. The Liontrust GF Sustainable Future (SF) US Growth Fund, which will be domiciled in Ireland, is classified as Article 9 under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). The fund will be managed by Chris Foster (pictured), Simon Clements and Peter Michaelis, who will … Read more
The science is clear – nature loss is happening at a faster rate than at any time in human history. This is also an urgent threat to human health. Healthy planet = healthy people Nature is fundamental to human health – for example, forest protection and restoration can improve air quality and reduce the risk … Read more
Algebris Investments has launched a sustainable bond fund, aiming to give investors access to a wide range of opportunities across several areas which the firm says are “critical” to sustainable development. After opening to investors 29 June, the Algebris Sustainable Bond Fund invests in fixed-income securities issued by “high-quality, resilient companies” across a range of … Read more
Some Dutch-listed companies are making progress on biodiversity targets, and supply chain labour conditions, but many still lag on lobbying transparency, according to a report by VBDO, the Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development. VBDO’s ‘AGM Engagement Report 2023: Moving Forward Together, Navigating Social and Legislative demands for Sustainability’, reviewed 33 Dutch listed companies, … Read more
ESG investing remains on course to reach almost half of portfolios in two to three years’ time, and to reach 63% in 10 years, according to a survey by The Index Industry Association (IIA). This is on par with last year’s expectations (64%) but a notable rise from two years ago (52%), the third annual … Read more
Water pollution is an ancient problem in the UK, with sewage spills and other sources of contamination frequently making headlines. UK water quality was one of the worst among European countries in the 1970s/80s. High levels of contamination were largely due to the discharge of agricultural and industrial waste. Heavily polluted rivers, lakes and coastal … Read more
Natural capital is gaining traction as businesses, governments and investors increasingly realise the importance of protecting and restoring nature for our future prosperity. Yet, there is still limited understanding of what it really means, how to invest, and why it should be considered for inclusion in a portfolio. See also: – We still have a … Read more
Federated Hermes has hired Sian Long as an investment director for its impact and sustainable equity strategies. Long joins the asset manager after a one-and-a-half-year stint at AXA Investment Managers. She also spent two years at Schroders between 2019 and 2021 as an investment director in thematic and sustainable equities. See also: – Enter the … Read more
The Singapore-headquartered Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) has launched a $3m fund focused on the mental wellbeing of youth in Asia. The social investor network will work with Yayasan Hasanah, the foundation of Malaysian sovereign wealth fund Khazanah, to garner support for this cause from the private sector in Malaysia, it announced. Called the Asian … Read more
The launch of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) S1 and S2 sustainability reporting standards today (26 June) has been called a “landmark day for the global economy and the financial sector” by Julia Hoggett, CEO of the London Stock Exchange Group. IFRS S1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information and IFRS S2 … Read more